Collective Licensing

Collective licensing is an arrangement where copyright holders—such as artists, authors, or content creators—allow an organization to manage the licensing and enforcement of their works collectively. Instead of negotiating individual licenses, users—like broadcasters, websites, or publishers—obtain a blanket license from this organization, which then distributes royalties to the rights holders. This system simplifies licensing by streamlining permissions for multiple works and ensures creators are compensated fairly, while providing organizations with easier access to a broad range of protected content under consistent terms.